El Limon And Bacardi, Lunch Included

El Limon Waterfall and Bacardi Island Tour from Punta Cana with Lunch Included

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11 to 12 hours, hotel pickup listed, buffet style lunch with two drinks included.

from $149 per person

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Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Meeting point: Bávaro and Punta Cana (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Runners Adventures

Overview

This is a long day built around two stops: the El Limon waterfall on the Samana peninsula and Cayo Levantado, the island commonly called Bacardi Island. Runners Adventures runs it as a full loop out of Punta Cana. Hotel pickup happens very early, in some accounts before half past six, and the day runs eleven to twelve hours door to door, so it suits travellers who want a packed itinerary rather than a short outing.

The route stacks several transport modes together. Travellers describe an air conditioned bus through the countryside, a boat crossing to the peninsula, a covered truck, and finally a horseback ride down toward the falls. Guides talk about Dominican history and daily life along the way, which several reviewers singled out as a highlight of the drive itself. At El Limon you can swim near the base of the waterfall before retracing the route.

A buffet lunch with two drinks is included, along with bottled water, entry to El Salto del Limon, and free admission to Cayo Levantado. Gratuities are not included, and many reviewers stress that the helpers, drivers and guides depend on tips, so cash matters. The tour suits reasonably fit visitors who enjoy being outdoors all day; it is not wheelchair accessible and the listing advises against it for people with back problems or who are pregnant.

What's Included

Included

Guide
Buffet style lunch with two drinks
Transportation by A/C bus
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Bottled water

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup from your Punta Cana hotel is included and starts early. Reviews describe collections beginning around 6am, followed by stops at other hotels before the group consolidates onto a larger bus.
Bus to the coastTravel by air conditioned bus through the countryside toward the boat departure point. Reviewers mention a bathroom break partway through the ride.
Boat to Samana peninsulaA boat crossing to the peninsula.
Truck and horseback rideA covered truck takes the group onward, where horses carry riders toward the falls. Reviewers say the hike is an alternative if you prefer not to ride.
El Salto del LimonTwo hours at the waterfall, admission ticket included. Travellers describe swimming behind the falls and jumping into the pool.
Cayo LevantadoForty minutes on Bacardi Island, admission free.
Lunch and returnBuffet style lunch with two drinks is included. The route then reverses by boat and bus back to your hotel, with drop off included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the reviews and in the listing's own advice.

Pack for a long day. Bring a bathing suit, comfortable clothing, a camera, beach towel, sunscreen and extra money, as the listing recommends. Groups can reach up to 99 travellers.
Fitness and footing. The listing is blunt: not wheelchair accessible, and not recommended for travellers with back problems or for pregnant travellers. Reviewers say the steps to and from the waterfall are demanding if you are out of shape, and that the jungle path can hold puddles after rain, which the operator describes as normal.
Ride or hike. The horseback segment is a highlight for many families, but a few reviewers were uncomfortable with the condition of the horses and the concrete path they walk. One reviewer notes the hike to the falls is pleasant and short, about 30 minutes, if you would rather not ride.
Eat before you go. The buffet lunch comes later in the day, according to reviewers who note it arrives well into the itinerary. Eating something beforehand is a sensible precaution for a day of this length.
Bring cash for tips. Gratuities are the only listed exclusion, and reviewers repeatedly say the guides, drivers, horse handlers and assistants rely on tips.
Set expectations for the island. The stop on Cayo Levantado is short, about 40 minutes. Reviews mention a pina colada on the beach as a nice touch, and describe the island as picture perfect and more remote than other spots.

Common issues. The biggest complaint pattern is the day's length: pickups start around 6am and the tour runs eleven to twelve hours, with a few hours of transfers in each direction. One reviewer alleged the itinerary was swapped for whale watching for part of the year. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers and good weather to run; if it is cancelled for either reason, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The listing includes a guide, buffet style lunch with two drinks, bottled water, transport by air conditioned bus, hotel pickup and drop off, and the admission ticket for El Salto del Limon. Admission to Cayo Levantado is free. Gratuities are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop off from Punta Cana are both included. Reviewers describe very early collections, in some accounts shortly after 6am, followed by a consolidation onto a larger bus before departure.

How Long Is The Tour?

The listing gives eleven to twelve hours. Reviews consistently confirm it is a full day, with return to the hotel in the evening, so plan nothing else for that day.

Is This Tour Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the listing says most travellers can participate. However, it is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for people with back problems or pregnant travellers. Reviewers note the steps to and from the waterfall are challenging for anyone with medical issues or low fitness.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, no refund or changes are accepted. The tour also requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing recommends a bathing suit, comfortable clothing, a camera, beach towel, sunscreen and extra money. Reviewers add socks and a hat, plus plenty of cash for tips.